Striking Miner Shot by Deputy Near Nesquehoning
In Nesquehoning Pennsylvania on August 19 a clash between striking miners and deputies left Patrick Sharpe fatally wounded. Deputy Harry McElmoyle was arrested for the killing after shots fired near shaft No 1 of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. The town calmed after the incident, with Sharpe dying instantly from a shot near his heart.
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Nesquehoning
Patrick Sharpe
Pistord
Harry McElmoyle
Sharp
Mauch Chunk
Shaft No. 1
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Primary election managers named by Judge E. F. Crook
Emmett T. Crook lists Democrats chosen as primary election managers at each polling place for the August 25 election. He emphasizes integrity and fair counting, naming managers for districts including Jacksonville beat 1, Alexandria beat 2, McBee beat 7, Oxford beat 13, and many others across the county.
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E. F. Crook
Evening Star
Democratic Committee
O. Z. Henderson
Shatters All Records and Finds Cure at Last
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama paid doctors a vast sum for piles causing 24 tumors. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him after all else failed. It subdues inflammation aches and pains. Best salve in the world 25c at Miller Deang Co's drug store. Also advertising Stay Paint by Dixie Hardware Co.
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J. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Miller Deang Co
Chickasaws Coming to Anniston for Big Series
The famed Chickasaws of Memphis, Alabama champions, visit Anniston for a three game set Thursday Friday and Saturday. Local fans cheer as Anniston and Chickasaws meet with strong South reputations. Williams to be thanked for securing the guarantee. Anniston edged Rome 9 to 8 yesterday in the series opener.
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Memphis
Alabama
Anniston
Chicks
Williams
Chickasaws
Rome
Public speaking at court house by two Democratic candidates
Hons. James L. Tanner and Thomas L. Bulger will address Calhoun county citizens in the circuit court room at 8 tonight. Both seek state offices on the Democratic ticket Tanner for secretary of state and Bulger for education. Addresses boost their candidacy and Governor Jelks. A Jelks club may be organized afterward. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised by Miller Drug Co.
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James L. Tanner
Thomas L. Bulger
Calhoun County
Court House
Tanner
Bulger
Jelks
Torishima Island Volcanic Disaster Report
August 19 dispatch notes Torishima, a volcanic island between the Bonines and Hondo in Japan, overwhelmed by eruption between August 15 and 15, 150 residents likely killed, island buried under debris, and nearby submarine disturbances hinder vessel approaches.
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Yokohama
Torishima
Bonine Islands
Hondo
Japan
Captain McDonald to Join His Regiment in Montana
Captain John B. McDonald of Alabama, Third Cavalry, relieved as quartermaster at the General Hospital Washington barracks, will report to his regiment at Fort Assiniboine Montana. The move was announced from Washington on August 19.
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Washington
John B. McDonald
Third Cavalry
Alabama
General Hospital
Washington Barracks
Fort Assiniboine
Montana
Mrs Scarbrough 85 Die At White Plains Home
Mrs Nancy Scarbrough died this morning at her White Plains home after a short illness. An 85 year old longtime resident and devout Christian she was mother of W A Scarbrough president of the county commissioners. Funeral services will be at 5 pm today at the home conducted by Rev George Driskill and laid to rest in White Plains cemetery. Sympathy pours in from many friends.
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Nancy Scarbrough
White Plains
Abbott's East India Corn Paint Cures Corns and Warts
An old advert proclaims Abbott's East India Corn Paint as a universal remedy for corns and warts, claiming instant relief with no pain and presenting it as a wondrous cure.
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Abbott
Ladies of Anniston Grocery Ad Promises Low Prices
A local grocer in Anniston promotes enhanced service with three porters and two daily trips. Extra delivery staff handle rush orders while claiming the largest stock of groceries and consistent low prices. The notice invites customers to test these assurances.
Preacher Slapped at Railway Station over Camp Meeting Rows
Rev. C. J. Cary, longtime Atlanta pastor, was slapped by Latham R. Winn at a Lawrenceville rail station after Cary challenged a camp meeting house party remarks. The clash followed Cary's disputed statements at a Methodist camp meeting, with witnesses differing on whether Cary resisted.
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Atlanta
Cary
Lawrenceville
Latham R. Winn
Winn
Alor
Rev
Timmerman
Seid
Negro Injured by Falling Chimney
Mose Kite, a Black man, was severely injured when a chimney collapsed at a house being removed behind Dr. S J McCarry's residence. His right hip and foot were crushed and his legs bruised. He was rescued and received medical care. recovery will take time.
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Mose Kite
S.J. McCarry
Kite
New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs Promises Relief
In a testimonial from H Johnston of Broughton, chronic bronchitis and throat ailments are described as eased by Dr. K New Discovery for Consumption. The note claims it cured the wife’s asthma and offers guaranteed bottles and trial sizes, with Miller Drug as the outlet.
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H Johnston
Broughton
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E. M
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Jack Downing
Oxford
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Sulphur Springs
Milt Harrison
Ward
A. F. McGhee
Rutherford
Ladiga
S. M. Ponland
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W. C. Mangham
Chatchie
T. S. Gray
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Jessie Gilbert
Reads
Nay Read
Oxannua
W. F. iTanuna
Emmett T. Crook
Dixie Hardware Co
Ferndell
The
Drewry Bros. Grocery Company
J. L. Tanner
Thomas L
Foley
M1ller Drug Co
Grook
Democratic Party
Sfind
Whitson
D. Mallory
H. D Merrill
Tipton Mallins
Johnston
Democratic
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Democrate
Tam Traly
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Capt McDonald
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Ladies of Anniston
Sterne’s Grocery
Arrick
Hraylers
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